Choosing a Connection Method
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer
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Network Connection
Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for
Ethernet.
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If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required.
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If you are connecting to one or more computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL
router, two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One cable for
each device.)
If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub
with one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any
port on the hub except the uplink port.
See also:
Configuring the Network Address
on page 4-6
Installing the Printer Drivers
on page 4-10
Scanning to a Computer on a Network
on page 7-10
Scanning to Email
on page 7-12
Connecting via USB
If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. A USB
connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection but is faster than using parallel. To use
USB, PC users must have Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or newer
operating system. Macintosh users must use Mac OS X, version 10.2 and higher.
USB Connection
A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your
printer and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB cable for
your connection (2.0 for best results).
1.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.
2.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
See also:
Address Book Editor
on page 3-3
Express Scan Manager
on page 3-3
Installing the Printer Drivers
on page 4-10
